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Vivekananda Kendra
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Vivekananda Kendra is a spiritually-oriented service mission founded in 1972, based near the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari ( Tamil Nadu, India ).
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It focuses on "Man Making and Nation Building" through various activities, including education, women's empowerment, rural development, promoting Indian culture, as well as youth empowerment and free yoga classes for all ( to promote healthy mind + body )
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Established in 1972
Founded by Eknath Ranade as a "living memorial" to Swami Vivekananda's vision, following the construction of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari.
Headquarters
Located in Kanyakumari ( Tamil Nadu, India ) adjacent to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Recognition
Vivekananda Kendra received the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2015 for its contribution to rural development, education and development of natural resources.[1]
Core Philosophy
Based on the principles of "Man-Making and Nation-Building", emphasizing spiritual growth and selfless service
Non-Monastic Organization
Operates as a lay service organization, promoting spirituality without a monastic structure approach
Educational Initiatives
Education is not the amount of information that is put into your brain and runs riots there, undigested all your life. We must have life-building, man-making, character-making, assimilation of ideas[2]. - Swami Vivekananda
Runs Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas (VKV), a network of 84 schools across states like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and the Andaman Islands, focusing on holistic education inspired by Swami Vivekananda's teachings.
Balwadi
Let India (her) arise -- out of the peasants' cottage, grasping the plough; out of the huts of the fisherman, the cobbler, and the sweeper. Let her spring from the grocer's shop, from beside the oven of the fritter - seller. Let her emanate from the factory, from marts, and from markets. Let her emerge from groves and forests, from hills and mountains. These common people have suffered oppression for thousands of years -- suffered it without murmur, and as a result have got wonderful fortitude.[3]" Swami Vivekananda (Memories of European Travel).
Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas
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Social Service
Engages in various activities including rural development, healthcare, environmental conservation, and disaster relief, aiming to uplift underprivileged communities.
Spiritual Training
Offers programs and workshops to instill values of self-discipline, patriotism, and service among youth and volunteers.
Cultural Integration
Promotes national integration by celebrating festivals, organizing cultural programs, and conducting interfaith dialogues.
Publications and Research
Publishes literature on Swami Vivekananda's philosophy & conducts research to further his vision of a spiritually awakened and socially responsible society.
Programs Being Conducted
In order to help Children & Youth to achieve overall Physical, Mental & Spiritual well being, Vivekananda Kendra regularly conducts free of cost Sanskar ( aka Upbringing and Cultivation ) Varg ( aks class ), Swadhyay ( aka self-study or self-reflection ) Varg & Personal Development camps as well.
Sanskar ( Sanskrit Word )
Cultivation of good virtues, ethical principles, and values in School going students ( secondary grade )
Swadhyay ( Sanskrit Word )
Involves the study and contemplation of sacred texts and teachings, often including introspection and self-inquiry. ( college grade students )
Other Activities
Vivekananda Kendra as well caters the need of well being of Pregnant women, adolescent girls and child - parent healthy relationship by conducting classes like
- Matrutv Yog Varga
- Amrut Parivar
- Kishori Vikas upkram
- Matru-Pitru pujan
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Gallery
Vivekananda Kendra Students Doing Meditation during learning Yoga Class
Vivekananda Kendra Community Hospital
Vivekananda Kendra Students Doing Yoga Exercises
Vivekananda Kendra Students Practicing Yoga Exercise - To Improve physical & Mental Stability
Vivekananda Kendra Students Playing Games
Vivekananda Kendra Students Worshiping Parents - Parents Worship Hindu Practice
Vivekananda Kendra Students Playing Mind Games - Sanskar Varg Classes
Vivekananda Kendra Students Praying For World Peace and Prosperity
Vivekananda Kendra Students Performing Bharat Mata Pooja
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References
Further reading
External links
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